Sermons about Habits Of The Heart

7 Habits Of Highly Holy People

Contributed by Brad Lewis on Jan 11, 2003

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The men and women who have made a difference for God throughout history were intentionally and habitually holy people. They share some common traits. You and I can make holiness a habit as well by participating in 7 simple activities.

(Note: after the service I had people placed at each exit to hand out laminated bookmarkers listing the 7 Habits and supporting scripture. People really liked this reminder and many still have them in their Bibles) Seven Habits Of Highly Holy People Introduction In 1989, a book hit the shelves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 Peter 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ten Habits Of Highly Successful Families Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

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Twenty church families from different backgrounds and situations were surveyed to discover their secrets of familial success.

Ten Habits of Highly Successful Families Joshua 24:15 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Families are certainly different today than they were 25 years ago. I heard the funny story about a man who rushed into a toy store late one evening to buy a Barbie doll for his daughter who had a birthday the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

7 Habits Of Highly Effective Lovers Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 26, 2009

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This message illustrates the 7 habits of highly effective lovers through the relationship Paul had with the new believers in Galatia. In essence, if we want to be a highly effective lover, we must demonstrate grace in all our relationships.

7 Habits of Highly Effective Lovers (Galatians 4:12-20) It was tax season, and Jane Osinki decided to surprise her husband, Henry, by getting their tax information in to their CPA early. She picked up the tax package their CPA had sent, scanned the forms, and noticed that Henry had already ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Tested By Old Habits: Lesson 12

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 5, 2013

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Learning Faith from Abraham

A. INTRODUCTION: BREAKING OLD HABITS 1. Why is it hard to teach old dogs new tricks? Because old dogs go back to old habits. “As a pig returns to it squalor” (2 Peter 2:22, ELT). Why Old Habits? • Recessive memory • Reinforces our values and attitudes • The old ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Tested By Old Habits Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017

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Breaking old habits

A. INTRODUCTION: BREAKING OLD HABITS 1. Why is it hard to teach old dogs new tricks? Because old dogs go back to old habits. “As a pig returns to it squalor” (2 Peter 2:22, ELT). Why Old Habits? • Recessive memory • Reinforces our values and attitudes • The old way worked • We don’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

On Being Tempted: Is It Satan Or My Habits?

Contributed by John Sattler on Feb 18, 2013

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Research has shown that lots of our daily activities are done by habit, like walking, driving, going down stairs, even responding in stressful situations. Are some of our sinful behaviors more from our habits than from satan himself? We like to blame sata

Luke 4:1-13; Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13 1 Lent - Lutheran Lectionary Series C On Being Tempted: Is It Satan or My Habits? Rev. John Sattler Holy Cross Lutheran Church Indianapolis, Indiana (Research has shown that lots of our daily activities are done by habit, like walking, driving, going ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

A New Heart For A New Year

Contributed by Martiz Ware on Jan 27, 2026

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God Doesn’t Just Refresh Us… He Rebuilds Us . A new year often makes us think about new habits, new goals, and new routines. But God is not interested in simply giving us a spiritual tune-up. He’s not offering a motivational reset. He’s offering a transformation.

WELCOME Good morning, family. This is the second Sunday of the New Year, and it’s a blessing to see each of you in the house of the Lord today. As we step into this new year, we’re not just gathering out of routine — we’re gathering with expectation. Because whenever God calls His people together, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26, Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Can Give A New Heart And A New Mind!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014

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We do not have to develop bad habits and attitudes, God can help us with a NEW HEART and a NEW MIND! Will you same the same?

GETTING OVER THE OLD--- ACCEPTING THE NEW? A NEW HEART, NEW MIND --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. CAN WE EXCUSE SPIRITUAL NEGLECT, CAN WE JUSTIFY OUR NEGLECT OF DUTY? JEREMIAH KNEW MANY OF MAN'S REAL PROBLEMS ARE ISSUES OF THE HEART... THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART IS THE HEART OF ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Overcome Bad Listening Habits

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Some people tend to have a hard time listening to people who do not speak in the language of Biblical absolutes.

Some people tend to have a hard time listening to people who do not speak in the language of Biblical absolutes. Ineffective listening is usually the single biggest hindrance to effective communication between people. The following is a list of some of the most common barriers to listening: a. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, James 1:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Habits Of Highly Successful Seekers

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jan 5, 2007

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To investigate the habits of the Magi as they searched for and discovered the King of kings to provoke us to make a fresh commitment to Christ.

Text: Matthew 2:1-12 "When Chances Come" By Willo Lou Clark If you had been a lowly shepherd who heard the angels sing, Would you have left your sheep alone to find the baby King? If you had been the innkeeper - pressed & hurried since the dawn, Would you have done the best you could, or told ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Disciple's Habits: Spiritual Disciplines" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

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What disciplines should characterize the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ?

When we began this series on discipleship, we did so by looking to Hebrews 12:1-2, where we learned that discipleship is all about becoming more like Jesus. That is our goal in spiritual growth. In that passage, the writer likens the process of discipleship to being in a race. In our text for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Bad Biting Habits Of Believers Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 12, 2005

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Christ gives the Christian the freedom to love others truly.

Breaking the Bad Biting Habits of Believers Gal. 5:13-16Aug. 7, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: In his book, Rebuilding Your Broken World., -- Gordon MacDonald states. In early 1988 Charles and Diana, Prince and Princess of Wales, and some friends took a skiing ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Good Can Be Habit Forming

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 2, 2007

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It pleases God when we are conscientious about being grateful and doing good.

Title: Doing Nice Things Can Be Habit Forming Text: Hebrews 13:1-8 and 15-16 Thesis: It pleases God when we are conscientious about being grateful and doing good. Introduction Stephen Ambrose wrote the book, Band of Brothers… it is the story of Easy Company of the 101st Airborne Division of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Daily Habits Of Holy People Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 3, 2008

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Holy People have Holy Habits.

7 Daily Habits of Holy People I Thessalonians 5:16-23 1 Thessalonians 5:16-23 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Holy Habits #3: Self-Control Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 5, 2025

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Craig Groeschel said, “Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” That’s a good description of our subject for today: Self-Control.

HOLY HABIT #3: SELF-CONTROL Introduction Craig Groeschel said, “Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” That’s a good description of our subject for today: Self-Control. In this series we have added to our faith goodness —a life of moral excellence—and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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